How is Reassignment Pay calculated?

Reassignment Pay is calculated based on the greater of either the scheduled Person-Contact Hours (PCH) or the actual Person-Contact Hours. This method ensures that employees receive payment that reflects either what they were originally scheduled for or what they actually worked, whichever is more beneficial to them.

This calculation is vital in promoting fairness and acknowledging the unpredictability of workload changes. For example, if a flight is reassigned and the actual hours worked are longer than those initially scheduled, the employee will be compensated based on the longer hours, ensuring that they are rewarded for additional work. This approach also serves to motivate employees during changes in their schedules by providing a safety net in terms of pay.

Other methods of calculating Reassignment Pay, such as a flat rate per trip or solely based on flight duration, would not comprehensively reflect the varying workloads or possible complexities involved in different reassignment scenarios. Therefore, focusing on the greater of scheduled or actual PCH provides a more equitable solution.